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ORPINGTON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.
No. 3 District.
Comprising the Wards of Chelsfield, Green-Street-Green,
Knockholt, Goddington (part) and St. Mary Cray (part).
I beg to present to you my Annual Report for the year
1937,
Inspections, Nuisances, etc.—The total number of visits of
all kinds during the year was 2,512. Seventy-eight intimation
notices were served in respect of nuisances, and with only two
exceptions the remedial work was carried out promptly. In the
two cases mentioned, the nuisances were abated after the service
of Statutory Notices.
The nature of the work carried out is contained in a
summary of this report.
Disinfection.—The number of premises fumigated after the
occurrence of infectious disease was 64. Formic aldehyde gas
was used in each case, and two school premises were sprayed
with formaldehyde after the occurrence of Scarlet Fever. Ten
batches of bedding were steam disinfected.
Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924.—Two hundred
and seventy-two visits were paid to the four slaughter-houses in
my district and the carcases and organ of 16 beasts, 40 calves,
1,271 pigs and 216 sheep were examined.
2,0131bs. of meat was condemned as being unfit for human
consumption, and this was destroyed. The condemned meat
comprised :—
Pork.—Two whole carcases and organs, 15 heads, two forequarters
and two hindquarters, all affected with Tuberculosis.
Two whole carcases and organs affected with Erysipelas and
seven livers with Cirrhosis.
Beef.—One whole carcase and organs, one head and two
forequarters, all affected with Tuberculosis..
The work in each slaughterhouse has been carried out in
a satisfactory manner, and the sanitary conditions maintained.
Bakehouses.—One hundred and forty-four visits were paid
to the six bakehouses in my district. Internal cleansing and
whitewashing was carried out as required, and I was satisfied
that the premises were being conducted in a hygienic and
satisfactory manner.
Milk and Dairies Orders.—Four hundred and forty-two
visits were paid to the cowsheds and dairies. At one farm the
drainage of the floor to the cowshed was found to be ineffective,